Educational activities on RSPB sites risk assessment
Educational activities on RSPB sites risk assessment
Educational activities on RSPB sites risk assessment
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Generic Risk Assessment Record<br />
A15 <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong><br />
Part 1 Activity/Role: <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong> Locati<strong>on</strong>/Dept: C<strong>on</strong>wy OS Grid Ref<br />
Generic <strong>assessment</strong><br />
Versi<strong>on</strong> 3<br />
Date of local revisi<strong>on</strong> Jan 2013<br />
Other related <strong>assessment</strong>s?<br />
Hazards/hazardous events Who is affected Typical outcome Current <strong>RSPB</strong> c<strong>on</strong>trol measures in place Hazard<br />
present?<br />
Risk level<br />
L*H -> RL<br />
P<strong>on</strong>d dipping – falling into<br />
open water<br />
P<strong>on</strong>d dipping – carrying nets<br />
and frames<br />
P<strong>on</strong>d dipping – dipping nets<br />
into water<br />
P<strong>on</strong>d dipping – c<strong>on</strong>tact with<br />
blue green algae<br />
P<strong>on</strong>d dipping – c<strong>on</strong>tact with<br />
c<strong>on</strong>taminated water (rats<br />
urine)<br />
Children;<br />
teachers<br />
Children; others<br />
<strong>on</strong> site; teachers<br />
Wet child; nausea from<br />
water ingesti<strong>on</strong><br />
Cuts and bruises from<br />
c<strong>on</strong>tact with frames<br />
P<strong>on</strong>d dipping area checked for loose edging, steep gradients or<br />
extreme deep water before and during dipping and any<br />
adjustments made to work practices.<br />
Children are spread out <strong>on</strong> the dipping platform to avoid<br />
overcrowding. Where work is d<strong>on</strong>e in pairs <strong>on</strong>ly <strong>on</strong>e pers<strong>on</strong> from<br />
a pair is <strong>on</strong> the platform at a time.<br />
Clear pre-p<strong>on</strong>d-dipping instructi<strong>on</strong> and safety talk is given by<br />
<strong>RSPB</strong> workers before the activity, with close supervisi<strong>on</strong> during<br />
the activity.<br />
A rescue pole or throw line is available at the dipping area.<br />
yes<br />
slight<br />
Nets are carried vertically with mesh bag uppermost. yes slight<br />
Children Cuts and bruises Children spaced evenly al<strong>on</strong>g the p<strong>on</strong>d edge and instructed to<br />
check around them for other children before and during dipping.<br />
Children;<br />
teachers, <strong>RSPB</strong><br />
workers<br />
Children,<br />
teachers, <strong>RSPB</strong><br />
workers<br />
Nausea, ill health P<strong>on</strong>d is not used if blue green algae is present No<br />
Nausea, Weil’s disease<br />
All children checked to see if any open wounds or sores present.<br />
Open wounds or sores are covered or child is prevented from<br />
accessing the p<strong>on</strong>d water.<br />
Waterless cleansers are available for immediate use.<br />
All are instructed not to put hands in or near mouth until hand<br />
washing is complete after the activity has ceased.<br />
Hands are washed immediately after the activity and before<br />
eating or drinking.<br />
Teachers advised of symptoms in case of subsequent illness.<br />
yes<br />
yes<br />
slight<br />
slight<br />
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful<br />
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate<br />
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial<br />
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable
Generic Risk Assessment Record<br />
A15 <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong><br />
Part 1 Activity/Role: <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong> Locati<strong>on</strong>/Dept: OS Grid Ref<br />
Hazards/hazardous events Who is affected Typical outcome Current <strong>RSPB</strong> c<strong>on</strong>trol measures in place Hazard<br />
present?<br />
Risk level<br />
L*H -> RL<br />
Mini beast studies – lifting<br />
heavy st<strong>on</strong>es and logs<br />
Teachers, <strong>RSPB</strong><br />
workers<br />
Muscles strains, splinters<br />
Children are not allowed to lift any heavy st<strong>on</strong>es or logs.<br />
Children always have help to lift other st<strong>on</strong>es and logs and to<br />
place them down slowly.<br />
yes<br />
slight<br />
Mini-beast studies – shaking<br />
trees/bushes<br />
Teachers, <strong>RSPB</strong><br />
staff, children<br />
Minor injuries from<br />
falling branches<br />
Children are stood well clear of any tree/bush when it is shaken<br />
by adults.<br />
Children supervised and instructed in shaking the tree away from<br />
other people.<br />
Any<strong>on</strong>e watching is well clear to avoid items getting into eyes.<br />
yes<br />
slight<br />
Tick bites<br />
All involved in<br />
activity<br />
Rash, inflamed area of<br />
skin. (Lyme disease rare)<br />
Walking in bracken, heather or tall grasses is avoided and<br />
<str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> are kept to cleared paths.<br />
Teachers are advised in advance of how to identify ticks and the<br />
acti<strong>on</strong> to take to remove them.<br />
no<br />
‘First Nature’<br />
Children,<br />
teachers<br />
supervising<br />
Cuts and stings,<br />
abrasi<strong>on</strong>s, hay fever,<br />
allergic reacti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
Work is d<strong>on</strong>e in area where there are no nettles. All children<br />
advised of how to identify nettles and other stinging plants.<br />
Children suffering from hay fever are given <strong>on</strong>ly pollen free leaves<br />
for sensory activity.<br />
All children shown how to identify ragwort and instructed not to<br />
touch or pick it.<br />
Hand washing is d<strong>on</strong>e immediately after the activity and before<br />
any eating or drinking.<br />
yes<br />
slight<br />
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful<br />
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate<br />
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial<br />
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable
Generic Risk Assessment Record<br />
A15 <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong><br />
Part 1 Activity/Role: <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong> Locati<strong>on</strong>/Dept: OS Grid Ref<br />
Hazards/hazardous events Who is affected Typical outcome Current <strong>RSPB</strong> c<strong>on</strong>trol measures in place Hazard<br />
present?<br />
Risk level<br />
L*H -> RL<br />
Bird watching using optical<br />
equipment<br />
– hide flap use<br />
– equipment hitting face<br />
– viewing bright light<br />
Children Bumps, bruises, Children shown how to open and secure flaps. <strong>RSPB</strong> staff and<br />
teachers check flaps secure before bird watching starts.<br />
Children shown how to adjust optics to suit their own eyes.<br />
Children’s use restricted to short periods.<br />
Space is left between children using the hide seats, behaviour is<br />
c<strong>on</strong>trolled.<br />
Children instructed not to point optics at the sun or other bright<br />
lights.<br />
yes<br />
slight<br />
Do current c<strong>on</strong>trols adequately c<strong>on</strong>trol the <strong>risk</strong>?<br />
N<br />
If no, complete Part 2 – Further c<strong>on</strong>trols. If Yes, go straight to Part 3 Emergency details and other <strong>assessment</strong>s<br />
Part 2 C<strong>on</strong>trolling the residual and locally specific <strong>risk</strong><br />
Hazard/hazardous events from<br />
Part 1 requiring further c<strong>on</strong>trol<br />
Who is affected Typical outcome Further c<strong>on</strong>trol measures needed Who will do them<br />
and by when<br />
Risk level<br />
L*H -> RL<br />
P<strong>on</strong>ies All Kick or bite from p<strong>on</strong>y Warn children to be gentle and quiet<br />
around p<strong>on</strong>ies.<br />
FTs at start of day<br />
slight<br />
Swans in breeding seas<strong>on</strong> All Attack by swan with young Warn children to stay clear of swans FTs at start of day slight<br />
Boardwalk (falling off) All Cold water immersi<strong>on</strong> Single file, briefing <strong>on</strong> behaviour <strong>on</strong><br />
boardwalk<br />
Car park All Impact Supervise getting <strong>on</strong>/off coach New<br />
footpath now in place meaning<br />
children do not have to walk through<br />
car park. (Jan 2013)<br />
FTs at start of day<br />
FTs at start of day<br />
slight<br />
moderate<br />
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful<br />
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate<br />
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial<br />
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable
Generic Risk Assessment Record<br />
A15 <str<strong>on</strong>g>Educati<strong>on</strong>al</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>activities</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong><br />
Part 3 Emergency details and other <strong>assessment</strong>s<br />
Is heavy, sustained or repetitive manual handling involved (see CoP 14)? N If YES carry out detailed manual handling <strong>assessment</strong><br />
Is the use of any hazardous substances involved (see CoP 12; Newsletter 78)? N If YES ensure current COSHH <strong>assessment</strong> followed<br />
Are any special groups at <strong>risk</strong> (young people, pregnant workers, nursing mothers)? N If YES carry out specific <strong>assessment</strong><br />
Is l<strong>on</strong>e working required? N If YES see CoP 31 for specific instructi<strong>on</strong>s<br />
PPE needed Safety boots Safety Wellingt<strong>on</strong> Impact grade goggles Leather gloves PVC/nitrile gloves Hard hat Ear protecti<strong>on</strong> Half<br />
mask respirator Other (list)<br />
Safety equipment needed?<br />
Assessment undertaken by:<br />
Charlie Strett<strong>on</strong>, Neil Griffith, Liz<br />
Griffiths, Jane Elliot, Michelle Rogers<br />
Positi<strong>on</strong><br />
LFT and FTs<br />
Manager c<strong>on</strong>firming <strong>assessment</strong> (see CoP 10):<br />
JH<br />
Date for revisi<strong>on</strong><br />
July 2013<br />
Emergency informati<strong>on</strong> must be available. Where the <strong>assessment</strong> applies to fixed <strong>RSPB</strong> <strong>sites</strong> (offices, reserves) note where any/all of the following informati<strong>on</strong> is held: -<br />
Otherwise, and for all other <strong>assessment</strong>s complete as far as is possible.<br />
Nearest teleph<strong>on</strong>e<br />
Office<br />
Nearest A&E department<br />
Llandudno<br />
Quality of mobile ph<strong>on</strong>e or radio recepti<strong>on</strong>?<br />
Good<br />
Access point for emergency services<br />
Entrance<br />
Type of access for emergency services<br />
Normal 4 WD Air<br />
First Aid Cover needed<br />
App’td Pers<strong>on</strong> Emergency First Aid at Work Mountain<br />
<br />
Where provided?<br />
Office<br />
Slight harm Harmful Very harmful<br />
Unlikely Trivial Slight Moderate<br />
Likely Slight Moderate Substantial<br />
Very likely Moderate Substantial Intolerable